MMkeyboardReleased 2023

Class80 R2

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C

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Why we rate it

  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Gasket-mounted for a softer typing feel
  • Portability is the weak point (54/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Class80 R2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall655955545463
Build quality
65
Customisability
59
Performance
55
Productivity
54
Portability
54
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight3300 g

More specs

Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Class80 R2 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Class80 R2STARS80 V2
 MMkeyboardClass80 R2This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score63 /10080 /100Better
Build quality65 /10079 /100Better
Performance55 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes